Fort Wayne News & Updates

Experience a Victorian Christmas Tea with the Settlers at Fort Wayne's Historic Swinney Homestead. The event will be hosted from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on December 4th.

Amy Grant is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her album "Tennessee Christmas" with a special reissue. The album's arena tour, featuring Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans, is set to return on November 27.

The movie "Christmas at the Kringles" is showing, featuring a family who moves to a suburban neighborhood. Their new neighbors, the Kringles, are known for their enthusiastic Christmas celebrations.

Ted Vigil will perform his holiday tribute to John Denver at The Newton Theatre. The concert is scheduled for a Sunday matinee on December 13.

The Allen County Christmas Bureau is gearing up for its annual season of giving. Hundreds of families in Allen County will be paired with donors to receive assistance.

Whitley County's Toys for Tots program is still searching for a suitable location two months before Christmas. They require a minimum of 3500 square feet to operate their holiday toy drive.

The Stroede Center will present 'Christmas with The Tacketts'. Rogers has performed with various orchestras including the Fort Wayne Jazz Orchestra and Fort Wayne Symphony.

Indiana officials incurred travel expenses, including a December 2025 visit to the White House Christmas reception. This trip accounted for $1,237.76 in airfare and hotel costs.

Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights offers a three-mile drive-through display at Franke Park. The Fort Wayne Zoo presents Wild Lights, featuring nearly one million lights.

The Indiana Christmas Train offers a festive journey with Santa visits and live music on board. Enjoy holiday treats baked fresh in the Christmas Kitchen car during the ride.

The 20th annual Christmas in Arlington Craft Show is offering shoppers an early start on holiday gift buying. Proceeds from the event will support local scholarship programs.

Spirit Christmas is expanding its reach with new store openings across the U.S. Fort Wayne, Indiana is among the confirmed locations for this holiday season.

Spirit Halloween stores are converting 30 locations into 'Spirit Christmas' stores after Halloween. Fort Wayne, Indiana is among the locations mentioned for this seasonal transformation.

The Allen County Christmas Bureau is seeking family adopters to ensure every family can experience the joy of Christmas. This initiative helps provide holiday cheer to those in need.

Spirit Christmas is increasing its presence by opening new stores in various U.S. states, with Fort Wayne, Indiana being one of the listed locations. The company is working to bring holiday cheer to more areas.

The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society is operating the Indiana Christmas Train as a fundraiser for rail preservation. The train will run on Saturdays, starting December 5th, 2026.

Spirit Christmas stores are opening in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as part of a larger rollout across 15 states. These seasonal shops will offer holiday merchandise and are set to open soon.

Spirit Christmas stores are opening in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with locations in Parkwest Center. This is part of a nationwide expansion for the holiday-themed retail chain.

Spirit Christmas is opening a new store in Fort Wayne, Indiana, located in the Parkwest Center. This marks the arrival of the seasonal retailer in the area.

Spirit Christmas is opening a new store in Fort Wayne, Indiana, located in the Parkwest Center. This marks the arrival of the seasonal retailer in the area.

Germany's centuries-old Christmas market tradition is being brought closer to home in the U.S., with many markets opening each winter. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is also mentioned in relation to holiday events.

The Salvation Army in Fort Wayne is reminding residents that the deadline to apply for Christmas Assistance is approaching. This program aims to help low-income families during the holiday season.

Fort Wayne's historic Swinney Homestead will open its doors to celebrate the Christmas spirit with a special tea event. The homestead is located at 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd.

The Fort Wayne Salvation Army is currently accepting applications for its annual Christmas Assistance program. This program is designed to support low-income families during the holiday season.

The Salvation Army in Fort Wayne is working to assist families struggling as the holiday season approaches. Leaders are sharing their challenges with the Christmas assistance sign-up process.

Spirit Halloween is opening Spirit Christmas stores across the United States for the holiday season. These stores will offer holiday apparel, Christmas decorations, and other festive items.

Local families can now apply for the Salvation Army's Christmas assistance program. Applications are being accepted at 3401 Butler Rd. in Fort Wayne, IN.